Teletype: Problems again

Mine did exactly the same thing and I haven't fixed it yet, so I am looking forward to hearing from the experts. My amateur opinion is that it's probably supposed to be a fairly hard piece of rubber from the pounding it takes. I was going to find some reinforced tubing or vulcanized rubber (like what tires are made of) if that gives you some idea of the consistency I was shooting for. Good luck! Erik Klein www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum The Vintage Computer Forum -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-admin(a)classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-admin@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Tore Sinding Bekkedal Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 1:56 AM To: cctech(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Teletype: Problems again I have recently bought colour tape for the 33. The printer has a black substance that pushes the printhead towards the paper. This has dissolved into an oily-like thing, and there is zero pressure for the head against the paper. I will try to put a licorice candy (L?kerol) in its place as a kludge, but it very likely won't last. Do you know what causes it? Where to get a new one? Is that SUPPOSED to happen?' Confused Regards -Tore